Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Min Aung Hlaing to exercise great caution and maintain a forward-looking perspective regarding Myanmar’s political situation, according to an announcement by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. This meeting took place in Moscow, Russia, where Min Aung Hlaing had traveled to attend an official ceremony. The encounter between the two leaders provided an opportunity for significant diplomatic discussions about Myanmar’s current circumstances.
During the meeting, the Chinese President engaged in detailed discussions about Myanmar’s present situation and expressed China’s commitment to supporting reconstruction efforts following recent earthquake damage in Myanmar. Xi Jinping emphasized that China would assist in identifying and supporting appropriate development pathways for Myanmar’s progress. He specifically highlighted China’s willingness to provide aid for rebuilding infrastructure and communities affected by the natural disaster.
Furthermore, President Xi reiterated China’s continued support for Myanmar’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national stability. The Chinese leader’s statements reflected Beijing’s strategic interests in maintaining influence in the region while addressing the complex political situation in Myanmar. According to military sources in Naypyidaw, arranging this meeting with the Chinese President was one of the primary objectives of Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Russia, and the meeting was facilitated through Russian diplomatic channels.
Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to depart Moscow and return to Naypyidaw later today. This diplomatic engagement has highlighted international perspectives on Myanmar’s current situation, particularly emphasizing China’s cautionary stance and strategic interests in the region. The meeting’s outcomes and the Chinese President’s careful messaging reflect the complex diplomatic dynamics surrounding Myanmar’s political circumstances and China’s role in regional affairs. The emphasis on careful consideration and forward-thinking approaches suggests a measured diplomatic stance from China regarding Myanmar’s political developments.
